I am designing this compression member for a hobby-scale project which will be treated as if it is about to collapse whenever it is loaded, and therefore am on the high-risk side of engineering judgement. I want to optimize the x and y positions of the three tubes, within x and y constraints, to...
I'm trying to optimize positioning of three masses to achieve the minimum kL/r about any axis.
I initially maximized moment of inertia, within my geometric constraints, about the structure's xx and yy axes, but got the correct and flawed answer, Drawing 1 in the attached file. I've realized...
I intend to equip a scalene triangle shape with approxiamately 3' on each side with a split-drum manual winch for use as a lift. The idea is to connect two lengths of wire rope from the winch on one corner to the other two corners. I am concerned, however, about keeping this platform level, as I...
